It’s the first week of April, which means it’s Financial Literacy Month! Citizens looks for opportunities where our funding can have a clear, measurable impact on the community. We're excited to announce $2.4M in financial empowerment grants to support 137 nonprofit organizations across our footprint. This includes a $415,000 grant to Junior Achievement USA as part of our Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. “Citizens is committed to ensuring that all community members have the resources and tools needed to make sound financial decisions,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO. Learn more about the results of our teen financial wellness survey in partnership with Junior Achievement and our efforts to support financial literacy programs.
Did you know we offer an Educational Assistance program that helps qualified colleagues continue their education? You can get reimbursed for tuition, fees and books (up to specified limits) when you successfully complete study related to business needs. Already have your degree? We offer reimbursement for certificates from accredited or approved institutions too!
For the first time, Citizens has ranked on FORTUNE's America’s Most Innovative Companies List! Companies were assessed on three dimensions of innovation: product, process, and culture. We know the world is rapidly changing, and we must be agile and innovate to meet our customers’ evolving needs. At Citizens, new ideas, new solutions, and new ways of working are encouraged and embraced. We embody the spirit of innovation and work to stay future ready. If you’re a curious and creative thinker, consider bringing your skills to a career at Citizens.
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At Citizens, we recognize your career should deliver diverse experiences that enrich you, personally and professionally. Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Susan LaMonica, shared the importance of a culture of growth and development with HRO Today. “It’s crucial that employers not only invest in competitive benefits but also create a culture that promotes continuous learning and supports ongoing growth and development to ensure employees have the skills necessary to thrive amidst the changing environment, setting them up for future success.” - Susan LaMonica, Chief Human Resources Officer, HRO Today You might start with us in a branch, a call center, in marketing or technology, but choose to grow in the direction your talents and interests take you. With dedicated resources, upskilling and networking opportunities, and advice and guidance, you can build the career you want with us.
Hear from Citizens Chairman and CEO, Bruce Van Saun, as he discusses with Bloomberg Technology about how we're incorporating AI into our operations, expanding on the West Coast and in the New York City metro area, and the takeaways from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse a year ago.
This month, we awarded seven deserving nonprofits with our 2024 Champions in Action grants. These organizations are improving the energy efficiency within their own operations or expanding access to clean or renewable energy services in the communities they serve. These selected organizations share in our commitment to creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for all. As a Champion in Action, each nonprofit will benefit from: • A $50,000 contribution in unrestricted funds from Citizens • Local media coverage and public service announcements • Volunteer support from Citizens colleagues • Public relations and promotional support Citizens’ Champions in Action celebrates local nonprofits who are driving meaningful change with annual budgets of less than $5 million. Over 380 winners have received more than $11 million in unrestricted grants, promotional and volunteer support from Citizens in 21 year history.
Throughout history, the contributions of Black Americans to the arts have been vast. Black Americans have helped shape the artistic fabric of America by infusing a strong sense of identity in areas of the arts that spread outward to the rest of society. These changes bring more than just cultural influence. They often propel economic mobility and growth in the places where Black Americans' creative ideas started. During Black History Month and throughout the year, Citizens commits to strengthening the communities we serve for the future by equipping them with the tools to be made ready for growth and opportunity that can be attributed to developing the arts: • Through our partnership with Artists for Humanity, we facilitate connecting young artists in Boston and New York City with mentors in their fields and help them find paid job opportunities so they can thrive within their community. • We’re a longtime sponsor of Mural Arts Philadelphia, a nonprofit which aims to transform public spaces with a collaborative, restorative art initiative aimed at inspiring a "more just and equitable" city. A local artist and 2021 Mural Arts Fellow, Amir "Amiracle" Campbell, says that, "Working with Mural Arts Philadelphia has empowered me with insight into the value of public art and how it can edify communities." • Through corporate sponsorships, we support programs like the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival and Black Bottom Film Festival in Pittsburgh and Art Start in New York City.
Celebrated by many Asian communities around the world, the Lunar New Year commemorates the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Members of Asian American communities around the world organize special family gatherings, parades, carnivals, and musical performances surrounding the 15-day celebration that closes out the previous year, and ushers in the Year of the Dragon. We're proud to have branches located in some of the most diverse and culturally relevant neighborhoods across the country, and we're honored to have had the opportunity to sponsor the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade in New York this past weekend. Additionally, selected branches across our footprint will have red envelopes available for customers when they exchange their dollar bills. Happy Lunar New Year! May this year grant you success, good fortune, and endless opportunity!
At Citizens, we’re encouraged to follow our interests, grow our skills, and try something new. We’re empowered to focus on our development and step out of our comfort zones. Being #MadeReady means embracing change and being open to new opportunities. Meet CJ, Head of Enterprise Experience Risk. 17 years of career development opportunities at Citizens have led him where he is today. Read more about his journey and consider building your career with us!
